Salary Comparison
Painters: Gresham vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$51,379/yr
Canton, OH
$42,330/yr
Our recommendation: Canton, OH
Canton offers $151 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,379
$42,330
+$9,049
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,126
$2,575
+$551
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
69
+26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$1,848
+$702
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$920
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$576
$727
$151
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.23×
1.39×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.